Yamaha NCX3 Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar Natural

Best under 1000.00 Nylon String Guitar

5

originally posted on

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submitted2 years ago

byVictor

fromPrinceton NJ

I have had the Yamaha NCX3 for over a year. It's been a workhorse of a guitar with over 100+ performance it has been amplified for audiences over 1000+ and it had no feedback issues. It's very durable with temperature issues in NJ, NY,PA hot/cold/humid. The Solid walnut back and sides really dose tame the low end frequencies that can be problematic for guitarists. The Atmosfeel Tri Picup system works wonderfully. It's a Piezo Undersadle, Body Sensor and mic. My personal preferences for strings are the DAddario EJ49 strings (Black Treble Strings). I like to use a Grace Design Felix2 or ROXi preamp. For a PA a EV or Myer sound system. I personally like the DynaCord (Hall Soft)reverb on EV 30m. I also use the new Shure Wireless GLX16D+System. I had the NCX3 set up and tweaked by Luthier Billy Penn in Central NJ. So I've had my Yamaha NCX3 for just about 6 months I thought it was time to write a review. I have come to really appreciate the design and the electronics in this guitar as it allows me to use all of the gear that I own as well as others when I'm in situations where I may not have the gear that I'm used to. That being said, this has to be the easiest guitar to gig with . It's pretty much plug and play simplicity. While it may take a little bit of time to get used to having a 3 knob system for electronics mic blend, volume knob, and then treble adjust it's definitely feature rich and not like any other guitar that I played that has active electronics in the nylon construction build with active electronics. Now that being said, I have to share that I personally use EV amplification for 95% of all my gigs using the EV Evovle 30m and Everse 8's. When I've needed to I've used the Grace Design Felix2 or the Line 6 HX Stomp. But many times I just use a Rupert Neve RNDI straight to a EV Everse 8 and get the job done. I am a huge fan of Yamaha and the service they give after the sale as well. Not to mention the great service from Sweetwater as well. My NCX3

NCX3 Review After 6 Months

5

originally posted on

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submitted3 years ago

byVictor

fromPrinceton NJ

So I've had my Yamaha NCX3 for just about 6 months I thought it was time to write a review. I have come to really appreciate the design and the electronics in this guitar as it allows me to use all of the gear that I own as well as others when I'm in situations where I may not have the gear that I'm used to. That being said, this has to be the easiest guitar to gig with . It's pretty much plug and play simplicity. While it may take a little bit of time to get used to having a 3 knob system for electronics mic blend, volume knob, and then treble adjust it's definitely feature rich and not like any other guitar that I played that has active electronics in the nylon construction build with active electronics. Now that being said, I have to share that I personally use EV amplification for 95% of all my gigs using the EV Evovle 30m and Everse 8's. When I've needed to I've used the Grace Design Felix2 or the Line 6 HX Stomp. But many times I just use a Rupert Neve RNDI straight to a EV Everse 8 and get the job done. I am a huge fan of Yamaha and the service they give after the sale as well. Not to mention the great service from Sweetwater as well. My NCX3 came in excellent condition all set up and ready to play. I did do a little saddle adjusting and brought he action down to 2.4mm. I've tried a few different brands of strings but have landed on DAddario EJ45 and the guitar seems to respond well to the tension and feel of these strings. The guitar sounds great acoustically with these strings too. If I go to much higher in tension it seems to choke the tone/openness of the guitars vibrating top tone. I've played 5 hours on gigs with this guitar and my hands feel fine after my gig. The looks and craftsmanship are stellar. The build is sold and no flimsy trim or aesthetics. It comes with strap pins already installed. It sounds great to just play acoustically but the real magic is once you plug in. For years I've been eqing my live sound with